West Coast Wedding DJs - DJ Sota Entertainment

rking with us on the timeline and keeping on schedule as well!

d on a date in late August of 2021. Dakota was flexible in adjusting his availability every time we wearily asked again. After two years of having him "booked", it was finally time to start discussing preferences, requests, ideas, etc. We had very specific songs/artists we wanted to hear on our big night (I think we included a list well beyond the number of songs requested that we specifically wanted played) and although I know a DJ's art is to create the perfect playlist, Dakota was receptive to our requests and was on board for our preference of party tunes for the reception. He gave suggestions that were helpful and even when we politely declined a traditional wedding routine, he acknowledged our choice and moved on. It may sound strange, but we appreciated being able to say 'no' and not feel guilty. While vendors are clearly the experts in their craft, at the end of the day, this is YOUR wedding and you should not feel obligated to agree with all suggestions because that's what "normally" happens. We have to be honest, our DJ was the vendor we were most anxious about; not because we didn't trust Dakota, we had definitely done our research and knew he had more than enough experience and happy clients for us to rest easy. But for the big night, a DJ can really have a big impact on the overall vibe. Your cake could get messed up, some florals go missing, photographer takes a few bad shots and no one will notice; but your DJ can make or break the night with their words (too many or too little), their song choices and transitions, and their enthusiasm. We must say that Dakota did not disappoint in the least bit and kept the party going all night long! From an outdoor reception to an indoor after-party, he played an array of alternative, house, hip hop, and classic rock that we requested. We could not have asked for a better wedding/party! With so many engagements over the last year, we can't tell you how many people asked us for our DJ info after our wedding. We will vouch time and again for Dakota and team, as we also used them for our photobooth too! Jimmy was incredible and went above and beyond his call of duty. He created a customized photo album for us with all our guests photo strips and commentary and even offered to help my dad load his car at the end of the night. What?! Clearly, we take reviews seriously as we heavily rely on them whenever we book ANYTHING. So if you needed any reassurance, you will not go wrong with Dakota and his team at West Coast Wedding DJs! Thank you again for the best night everrrr!!!

rk with. I love when you can just connect with a vendor and the rest of the process just falls into place. Dakota answered all of our emails in a quick and timely manner which helped our planning process. In addition, when it came time to do our final timeline and song list, Dakota was so great at helping guide us on what works best and how we could enjoy and make the most of our time. He is very organized, detailed, and professional. On our wedding day, Dakota did an awesome job keeping the songs with the mood of the hour. He was consistent on what we discussed and had the dance floor going all night! Dakota even did a behind-the-scenes of his setup at Walnut Grove and got some of our first looks and shared that with us and on social. It was so fun seeing the behind-the-scenes from his perspective! If we have another event, we would love to have Dakota back. My husband and I highly recommend DJ Sota for your wedding and events.

hrough to the actual day was plain sailing (despite a few currency payment issues). We did a skype call with Dakota and he was very particular about getting the music play list right. On the day throughout the ceremony through to the evening reception the music was faultless. From the start of the reception he had everyone on the dance floor and not at any one point was the floor empty which is good going considering it was a party of 53 people. An amazing night was had by all. Thank you so much Dakota. We would definitely recommend you.

music and got everyone on the dance floor. All of our guests had a blast. You won’t be disappointed by going with Dakota as your DJ, I highly recommend him!

even consulted with me before some guests tried to give impromptu speeches. He even granted the flower girls request for the chicken dance which came across as cute instead of cheesy.

ave us increasing confidence that we were in good hands. On the actual day of the wedding, he was amazing. He listened to what we wanted in terms of vibe and honored the songs I wanted him to play while keeping things moving along smoothly. When we had some last minute changes at the end of the night, he pulled them off and made it look easy. The music for the wedding was a big deal to me and he pulled off exactly what we wanted! I can't say enough about how trustworthy and professional and talented he is!!

and did wonderful! My guests keep saying what a great job he did.

he reception engaging for our guests and helping us plan the timing of the ceremony and reception. He handled the entire event with class & the dancing mix was a blast. He was easy to work with, fair in his price and generally made the evening such a blast. Highly recommend.

or ceremony and reception. My husband and I highly recommend him.

he really watched what was working for our crowd and played songs that kept everyone dancing and having fun! Our photo booth was also a huge success! Overall, everyone was so easy to work with & they contributed greatly to the success of our wedding.

knew picking the right DJ was crucial. Dakota (DJ Sota) was absolutely fantastic! We spent hours putting together our own MASSIVE playlist of 60+ songs for our cocktail hour and another 60+ songs for dinner/dancing to send to him, because we wanted to make sure the music we wanted was played. However, it was in no particular order and it had way too many songs for the evening, so I was curious what he was going to end up doing with it. When we met for our final details meeting with him and our wedding planner, Kristen Black, it was clear that he had done his research! While he knew most of the artists we put down, he had already looked up the few songs he didn't have or hadn't heard of, and had excellent suggestions for how to weave in our music and the music for the masses (classic wedding songs) that we wanted to include as well to make everyone happy. He had also started putting some of the songs in order based on what he thought would flow best. I was impressed with his professionalism - he had a number of things he wanted to get through to ensure he had a clear idea of our vision for the day, but we also had fun just chatting and getting to know each other a bit too. One notable thing that he totally saved us on was our ceremony recessional song. We were a little wishy-washy on it as is, and when he made another suggestion, we realized it was the perfect call...and at the wedding, people loved it! By the end of the meeting, I had no doubt that Dakota was going to deliver on an amazing day! And he did! On the day of, everything went off without a hitch! He stuck to the timeline and found a way to weave in all of our must hear music (which we, of course, put in bold on the massive list we had already sent him...we were so over the top!). People still talk about how incredible the music was and how much fun everyone had! The dance floor was packed all night and there was no awkward down time! The flow of the music and the evening was absolutely perfect and we owe that to our fantastic DJ, Dakota, and wedding planner, Kristen - both from Stop & Stare Events!

of music we liked. Our wedding guests STILL talk about the music to this day! Dakota played everything that we asked for and the dance floor was packed the entire time! Every detail was planned out so perfectly and effortlessly! No stress for this bride & groom on their wedding day! We loved every minute and we would recommend DJ Sota Entertainment to everyone looking for an affordable DJ/MC!

lly getting a feel for what kind of music we wanted and what we liked. I had many compliments on our playlists throughout the event and the dance music was exactly what I hoped for. I was having a hard time focusing on visiting guests because I just wanted to keep dancing! He was an excellent MC and kept the energy going well. We included the shoe game at our reception as well and he did a really great job with it and it was a really fun addition. Thank you so much for everything!

he crowd and playing songs that got them moving. Besides the great dancing music, he acted as a second coordinator, making sure that the wedding was keeping to the schedule and helping to dismiss my guest tables for the buffet. I would definitely recommend him!

astes were generally with a few specific requests and he was able to put together a great playlist, a nice mix of oldies and new stuff. He handled requests very well and even found songs on the spot that weren't already in his library. We would recommend him to anyone.

njoy themselves. He definitely did it right, the dance floor never stopped!

r initial inquiry, giving us an online database to pick and choose our music from, to several phone calls where we went over all the details leading up to the event. He also had no problem giving suggestions, which was really useful in the end. We even had some last minute changes to the music that Dakota handled seamlessly. The day itself went perfectly; Dakota kept the dance floor going, kept everything on schedule, and made all the dances really special (one of my favorites was how he approached the 'anniversary dance'). I've had several friends and family tell me afterwards about how great he was at keeping everything moving and how much fun they had on the dance floor. We also used his wife, Kristen as our day-of coordinator and also used his photobooth service. Both are highly recommended - Kristen was a dream come true and the photobooth assistant went the extra mile and put together a book of the extra photo prints. Overall, my husband and I thought Dakota killed it and would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding DJ. Thanks Dakota!

and Stare Events help assist us with wedding planning. DJ Sota was ready and availabe to assist us with any questions leading up to the wedding. We asked for songs to be synchronized at a particular time for Grand Entrance and DJ Sota made sure that it happened to the exact second. We were also very nervous about how much light the venue would provide and DJ had uplighting ready and available the night before the wedding. Talk about keeping the bride and groom calm right before their wedding!! I would highly recommend both DJ Sota and Kristen services to anyone looking for great music, high energy and flawless execution.

with expert suggestions & additional ideas we hadn't thought of, including coming up with genius selections for the processional tunes (and dare I say, my now husband is a slight music snob). Dakota was incredibly professional and truly helped us navigate the best music-flow for all of our happenings. He is a true expert, and I would highly suggest using him, no matter your taste preferences. He is a perfect guide - very adaptable and knowledgable. We also rented video projection through him, and he managed all of the video streaming flawlessly. The sound quality was also superb for all areas of our outdoor venue. His work, in tandem with his wife - Kristen Black - who is a coordinator/wedding planner/owner of Stop & Stare Events, was top notch. They are the best team ever, and a fantastic value. I would highly suggest hiring both of them if you do require the service.

ccommodate us in every way. Josiah was very helpful threw out the entire night.

d a great job with keeping things on track and helping to solve some problems. I highly recommend him to anyone! We couldn't be happier with his performance.

o your emails quickly and thoroughly. With his vast experience, he was able to provide useful input as to our timeline, ceremony and lighting. He also provided us with a rustic photo booth that was perfect for our outdoor wedding. The ceremony itself was short but funny and personal. He eased a lot of our concerns leading up to the wedding and I'm so thankful for him because he was so much more than just a DJ for us. We had a really great time at our wedding, but he also helped guide us every step of the way. I cannot recommend him enough.

diverse taste in music from hip hop to funk to country to old school R&B. Eddie was able to provide a great assortment and incorporate everything we wanted. He also had great strategies to get people onto the dance floor. I've received SO many compliments since about how it was one of the most fun weddings they've ever attended. Furthermore, our ceremony had great sound and the whole thing went off without a hitch. I worked with Dakota in the planning phase and he was so thorough, responsive and helpful. Most importantly, he provided excellent advice from all years of experience. I would absolutely recommend working with West Coast Wedding DJs!

eat Yelp reviews and he was close to the venue (Ventura County) which we thought was super helpful - though he does travel for weddings anyways. He set up 3 different DJ stations throughout the property (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception) as well as 12 up lights. He was very professional throughout the whole process and quick to get us quotes/information as needed. He also helped us pick a lot of our key songs because we really weren't sure what we wanted. He worked really hard all night to keep the party going and keep people on the dance floor. We had a bit of a smaller wedding - about 83 people - but with his great tunes, we kept it going until midnight! He also made efforts to play songs the older folks would like to get them on the dance floor. He was just very attentive to our needs and we were nervous about the 1st dance/parent dances so he suggested that we keep them shorter and fade out the music and it worked really well. He was a great M/C all night as well, talking to the crowd and letting everyone know what was going on. With his help, the wedding could not have been more seamless! All and all, we really enjoyed working with DJ Sota from West Coast Wedding DJs and would recommend him for anyone's wedding or party in the future.

lot of weddings so he has great suggestions of how to make things run smoothly and keep your guests entertained! We received several compliments from our guests at how fun the music was. He also did uplighting for us that really added so much to the ambience of the whole night. Along with being an awesome DJ and really listening to what we wanted at our wedding he was a wonderful MC. He didn't steal the show but had an awesome presence and helped everything move along and encouraged our guests to be part of the whole evening! I would definitely recommend DJ Sota to all Bride's out there so you have one less thing to worry about for your big day because he has it handled! One of the best decisions we made!

and very responsive to all of our (many) requests and last-minute changes. He listened to us, provided gentle suggestions when necessary and truly exceeded our expectations. His non-cheesy MCing and well-designed dance sets made the evening a dream - from the walk down the aisle to the last song! We can't thank him enough. Highly recommend!

pre-ceremony to ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, the music and flow was spot on. He is engaging with the crowd and the song selections were fantastic and not typical wedding music. Highly recommended.

ah did AMAZING, there was no hic ups with the guests not knowing what was next or down time. I have been told it was the best wedding they've been to and I think most of that has to do with how smoothly it all went. I will recommend them to anyone I talk to.

rs told us that you can't effectively have one person act as the DJ and MC --- Dakota proved that wrong. He kept our wedding entertained the entire night and even some slight of hand to get people up and dancing. Dakota uses an online interface so my wife and I could list songs we definitely wanted to hear on our special day along with the songs we didn't want to hear. Setting this up was fun and easy. Dakota met with us about a week or two before our event. From there things were handled. My wife and I had nothing to worry about--- we didn't look at our clock or worry about the evening's schedule the entire night. One of our out of town wedding guests is a DJ and he was very impressed. If you need a great DJ -- look no further, my wife and I found Dakota on Yelp and we couldn't be happier that we hired him. Thank you so much!

mmended him when randomly asking for their recs, and it was a done deal. Not only was he the DJ/Emcee, but we also had him do the uplighting/monogram for our wedding which really transformed the room. He created a beautiful blush color and worked with us on specific fonts/lettering for the monogram and where he thought it would look best without getting in the way of the photographer's lighting - which shows his level of experience. Do not underestimate the importance of having a great DJ at your wedding. From personal experience, we can say that the DJ really can make or break a wedding when it comes to how much fun the guests are having and making sure you're keeping that dance floor full! Having a great DJ/Emcee means more dancing, better pictures/video, a smooth timeline and overall just less stress for the bride and groom. Dakota worked with us on all of the details and provided such great recommendations for us throughout the process. (We had never even thought about what type of background music we wanted throughout dinner and he immediately got to know us and worked with our tastes). Everything about the process was extremely professional and well-planned which lead to amazing execution the day of. He was SO much more than some wedding DJs we have seen where they just play songs back to back and there's not a lot of crowd interraction. Our wedding was so much fun and people are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor! Thank you Dakota!

forehand. They are very efficient and organized. The timeline they helped us create was extremely helpful and DJ Diego made sure everything went smoothly. We would definitely recommend them to family and friends.

fore the wedding, I asked Dakota if we could add a custom monogram. Although we were only 2 weeks away, Dakota was more than accommodating. He was able to take the design from the back of our wedding invitation and project it on the wall. It turned out amazing! Then about 2 days before the wedding, we had a problem with our ceremony musician and asked Dakota to step in and play during the ceremony as well. Again, he came through without any hesitation!! Everything turned about better than we even imaged! The lighting was beautiful. The music was excellent. And Dakota made sure everything went according to plan. Dakota has done many weddings and his knowledge of all the details and timing of everything put me at ease. Our hotel coordinator only facilitated through the ceremony, so it was very important that we had someone who could run the show at the reception. In addition, my husband is Colombian and we wanted to have a mix of music and incorporate Latin music. Dakota did a great job mixing it up and keeping the Latin music modern so everyone enjoyed dancing to it. Lastly, the best thing I liked about Dakota was that he is not cheesy or like a game show host. We met with many DJs and they all had this game show host vibe. Dakota gave the party life without taking over the show. I would definitely recommend Dakota to anyone looking for a DJ.

fessional and was able to answer any questions we had, no matter how small they may have been. Dakota DJ'd our wedding at the Summit House on 08/31/14, and he also provided the uplighting (which was beautiful) and a personalized image that was projected for us, instead of a monogram. A couple weeks before our wedding, we meet with Dakota to go over our timeline just to make sure everything would run smoothly on our wedding day. Since I'm an optometrist, we wanted to incorporate a personalized "eye chart" to be projected at our wedding (Instead of the traditional/ standard monogram). Although we asked Dakota if he would be able to pull this off for us with such short notice, he was extremely helpful and was more than willing to help us with this unique request. The end result was PERFECT! It was just what we had pictured. To say Dakota made our reception smoothly would be an understatement. We are both from predominately Latin families, so one of our initial concerns was to make sure we found someone who would be able to play a good mix of Latin music to keep our guest dancing. Dakota did just that! Our guest were having so much fun on the dance floor that we decided to extend our reception an extra hour to keep the celebration going!! (and Dakota was able to accommodate us with that last minute request). To this day, our friends and family let us know how much fun they had at our wedding, especially dancing the night away. We are soo thankful to have come across DJ Sota's website. He is very professional, was very punctual, extremely organized, so easy to work with and overall helped make our dream wedding a reality. Thank you Dj Sota for everything, you are THE BEST!!

t with us while we were indecisive with song choices for both the ceremony and reception. He is super organized with numerous lists of suggestions and helped turn our stress to excitement for our special day. We definitely recommend DJ Sota!

music playing. The lighting setup that he did was so worth it and made the perfect atmosphere.

the wedding, I had so many guests asking me what he was playing during the ceremony (Vitamin String Quartet) because they loved it so much! The dinner music was perfect, as was the dancing music. DJ Sota is very professional and knowledgeable! He kept us in the loop on the wedding day, so we could follow our timeline. Amazing work! Thanks again!

e absolutely fantastic to work with and very detail oriented. I was extremely impressed by how in tune they were with the details; I never realized there were so many mini details to make a wedding day one to remember especially the music. Music at an event really sets the mood for the whole day and Dakota developed a wonderful playlist that fit our venue/music taste perfectly. The music was wonderful throughout the whole day, he listened to what my husband and I wanted and did that and more. Also, he has a capturing voice which is a plus since he was the one telling guests information. Weeks after the wedding guests kept sending emails asking about the playlist and all the great detail of the wedding. This is the first time I have ever hired a DJ and I would recommend Dakota as one of the best DJ’s out there! Lastly, the small details of a wedding really tie everything together and without Kristen’s wonderful help our wedding wouldn’t have ran as smoothly as it did. She was so easy to work with and was very helpful when I asked for advice. When I arrived to our wedding site everything looked amazing and just the way my husband and I envisioned it! Kristen even went above and beyond when it came to the cake cutting. We just had a plain table cloth with the cake but Kristen moved the flowers that were tied onto the chairs to the table for an elegant touch! My advice is hire this amazing duo, plain and simple. You will not regret it!

shady DJ's out there that were trying to rip us off and charge us way to much for what they were offering, and most of them just seemed stuck up, and weren't really helpful. When I found DJ Sota on Yelp, I saw amazing reviews on him and his company DJ Sota Entertainment. Ever since the day I contacted him, he has been helpful every step of the way, and he was very prompt and quick about responding by email, text, or phone call, and answered any questions we had. He made us feel super comfortable and was up front and honest with us,we were even on a first name basis, and he wasn't pushy at all. We met up 2 weeks prior to our wedding to finalize everything, and we had some last minute changes, and he was able to work around it. He even was able to have one of his friends to come help translate at our wedding to accommodate and make my Argentinean family comfortable during the reception.We definitely recommend him for any event you may need a DJ for. Thanks so much Dakota!

pelled to get the word out about our experience with DJ Sota and DJ Dave. We emailed a lot of different DJ companies and a lot of their prices were ridic for what we would get. I emailed DJ Sota for a quote and his pricing was VERY reasonable! Before making my vendor decision, I scheduled a Skype meeting with Dakota (DJ Sota) and DJ Dave, since Dave would be our DJ while Dakota was already booked. I wanted to get a good feel for their vibe and how much they love music and have knowledge about what we wanted, which was a lot of various decade chill music for dinner and all 90's hip hop and other party music during reception. I had some no no's too (no Bieber/Miley/Selena Gomez tween ish), and they totally got our style do's and dont's. Dakota was also prompt on email responses and totally even helped us plan not only the music for big moments (i.e. Aisle walk, wedding party entry, first dance) but also the day's schedule with his predetermined questionnaire and planner. This was so helpful. We hired Dave and it was a great decision. Everyone was packed on the floor dancing most of the night and he was super professional and kind. We really appreciated his hard work in not only DJing, but also hooking up the ceremony speakers and uplights and making the lighting look awesome. Yes....the prices were so reasonable that we opted for uplights from them too. I would recommend this company for sure...cool, professional guys!

e me feel super at ease. This was the one aspect of our wedding that I truly felt was totally under control. DJ Josiah was our DJ for the night and he could not have been more pleasant! He showed up on time and played exactly what we asked for. He even knew just how to handle those who....maybe had a little too much to drink. Even after we tipped him and he cleaned up his equipment, he stayed to hang with the family for a moment and made us feel wonderful about the food we served. HE LOVED IT! This was so nice to hear from someone who has been at tones of weddings! Basically the message here is, if you don't want to have to stress about your DJ .....GO WITH DJ SOTA ENTERTAINMENT!!!

nother event scheduled for our wedding day as we contacted him late, but he had DJ Vaughn work our wedding, and Vaughn was the best DJ I have ever seen. He is very professional while making it a great party! I cannot even count the number of compliments that we received from our guests about Vaughn, they all had an amazing time! I promise you will not go wrong with either Dakota or Vaughn!

Sota was extremely communicative via email and answered any and all questions we had. He helped us create a great timeline for the day and made helpful suggestions for music choices when we were lost. Even on the morning of my wedding I was able to email him to extend my processional song and sure enough he came through! DJ Vaughn was our actual DJ for the night and if I could give him 10 stars, I would. He was FANTASTIC! He never left his area and he played the best dance songs. He MC'd exactly how we would want, made the night run smooth and helped throw one hell of a dance party. From the minute dinner ended until the time the lights went on and the wedding was over people were on the floor dancing. His music choices were great and my only complaint is the night had to end Thank you DJ Vaughn!

d fine, but we had agreed to interview at least three. Well, within minutes of meeting DJ Sota, we both knew he was the one. He is professional and obviously knowledgeable, but it is the “more” that he brings to the table – his friendly personality, his experience on how weddings should work, his enthusiasm (he started sketching out our venue layout that first meeting and offered to go see the place so we could figure out sound and light!), and on and on. We sent him our draft itinerary for the big day and he took the time to go over it and make suggestions on how the wedding might flow better (and he was absolutely right!). We probably weren’t the easiest crowd – with our mix of traditional guests wanting Spanish music and younger guests wanting Top 40 – but he managed to make it all come together so seamlessly. Our guests had a great time – old and young! Thank you DJ Sota!!